Q50 Coilovers After ONE FULL Year! BC Racing
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- BC coilovers on the Q50 for ONE FULL YEAR! Here are my thoughts NOW!
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I have had mine for all of 2 weeks they made a difference in the 1/8th track
I have BC coils on my Sentra. Granted they were used with 5k miles on them and rust from New Hampshirite 😂 definitely love them for autox makes the car dance a little more
big upgrade!
i have had my coilovers for a bit and i’ve had them on stiff and i just recently changed them to softer and i love them
Buying bc coilovers for my Q50 what control arms do you recommend ? It's for streets
I got the same coilovers and sway bar as you but I don’t remember if you mentioned scraping the hotchkis or not but I be real careful around the city streets especially with passengers now 😎
I have not scraped, but I’m not that low!
I've had these bc coilovers for like 5yrs, about 35k miles. And the struts are seized from having them all the way stiff for so long. They're not comfy anymore and they definitely need to be rebuilt. I have RSRs coming in the mail. Can't wait for those
Rsr how much they run for ?
@@carlosbolanos5361 just under $2k
@I6zone yup after I replaced them, I got one of them to free up
hey bro know i might be a little late but how are the rsr coils? thinking about getting them for my 15’ AWD prem.
@jo-pc8gw bro, they ride so nice. Way better than when I first bought the BC's they are definitely worth it. I love them.
Which version BC coilover did you buy? RS RH RA?
I always wondered on bc... but i ended up with kw v2 coilovers on my g35 coupe , those were awsome and plush ride Quality, I would buy them again
Always heard good things about KW.
Do you scrape or bump with coilovers?
2015 Q50 Premium AWD owner here. Got some beefy 19 inch wheels installed and have some rubbing when hitting bumps and what not with stock suspension. I know these coilovers can lower your vehicle but can it be adjusted to stay at factory height? Im just worried there will be the same amount or more rubbing if I get these installed at the lowered ride height. Do/Did you experience any rubbing with your tires after the coilover install?
And before you ask, yes, I already have a fender roller tool on the way to get the fenders rolled haha. Thanks for your videos man!!
I believe I mentioned this in the video-or maybe it was cut out lol-but you cannot get it to factory ride height with these. You’ll get some natural negative camber when lowering so that might help a little bit adjustable control arms are best bet
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks man! Appreciate the speedy response and will check out adjustable control arms.
@Bryan Rutkowski stock suspension, not wheels. I got aftermarket 19s x 9.5 inch wide tires. Going to get some coilovers. My car has 103K on it now so they are overdue for replacement.
Awesome
Question for you. Stock 2010 G37x AWD. 80k miles. Springs or coils? Thinking shocks will probably need replacing soon, but springs are like $160 rn. Recommendations are welcomed! Thanks for the vid SCS
If you’re into pushing the car or you like to be able to make adjustments and try new settings then it’s worth going coils especially considering the age of the suspension. But if you’re not too worried about it and you’re going for a little more nimble feel and nice stance, then a good set of springs is fine.
which last longer, springs or coilovers? how long do coilovers last?
These without stressing them should last about 35k miles
Cheaper than this would be about 15k miles or less
Lowering spring definitely last longer, but won’t give you a stiff ride, just the aesthetic of your car being low
Sorry about this question not related to the topic of this video but in 8:22 where did you get the side skirt and front lip from?
I have specific videos for both with links but splitter is just amazon and side splitters are Vicrez
Sounds like the solution to alot of the issues you have had eith the BC Coilovers may be able to be solved with rhe DS series or even just a swiss spring upgrade. The BR series arent really meant to be driven hard on consistently, being a street biased coilover as opposed being a track or track/street oriented.
That’s right. I did mention that there are variations that are more track oriented, however I did not discuss some of the feedback I’ve received which is that they aren’t all that much better on track than the BR and that if you really do regular track driving a more advanced Coilover is probably the best bet.
@chriscaine1776 Swiss spring upgrade?
@buya_pr a year later and this is the first time ive noticed that🤣 its supposed to say swift**
@@chriscaine1776 🤣 that’s what I thought. I just wanted to make sure there wasn’t another kind of spring that I didn’t know about 😂
Did you install the true style or OEM style coils?
The Q50 already has the “true” style from the factory.
Do you think the spring is poor quality due to the sag?
No. Just increased preload and it’s all good
You should've bought Tein type flex Z' s they're awesome.
I cut that out of the video, but I chose not to go with tein because of the limited adjustment. I am a fan of tein products though! Glad you like them!
@@SpeedCultureStudios can u still drop a inch or two with them?
@@alanmusa7143 yes
My friend was on teins and they rode awful and don’t have much adjustability, bc is way above them
I have Godspeed racing coilovers they are great but sucks that I can’t really adjust to my liking due to awd issues.. binding…
Are Megan’s better then Godspeed? I’m looking for affordable coil overs
Take a look at Tein. Really high quality but at a great price point
@@SpeedCultureStudios I’m not looking to slammed my Q , I’m looking for a nice stance ! Tein huh 🤔
@@carlosbolanos5361 Yeah, doesn't really matter what ride height you're planning, I would still suggest Tein over megan or godspeed. Those two brands are not known for their quality. Tein has been around for decades and they are able to manufacture really good quality parts for excellent prices.
@@SpeedCultureStudios They a little over my budget, I still have to pay installation and alignment! 🫠
I want springs for my g37 sedan what should I go for on a budget Megan koo or Godspeed
Look at Tein. Budget friendly but much higher quality than Megan or goodspeed
@@SpeedCultureStudios seen them only says for coupes... how about h&r racing..
@@jesusgonzalezmachado H&R make quality parts
@@SpeedCultureStudioshow low was it when u had your tein lowering springs
Pretty sure Godspeed and Megan racing coilovers are the same and are made by bc. Bc is known to private label and it just so happens that those 2 companies are manufactured in the same country as bc and have almost identical features to each other except one is blue and one is pink. I could be wrong but if bc is private labeling, someone has to be doing it through them 🤷🏽♂️
I hadn't heard that BC makes either of those, but there is certainly overlap between godspeed and megan for a number of different parts.
yes ik megan is made by bc idk about godspeed but yeah your right
Did you have to move the oem tophats to the bc's???
Yes-for rears only though
Thanks is that in your install video
@@anthonygarcia200 yes sir!
Welp, I’m at 92k, so coilovers it is!
go with a 18 -20k front springs
I don’t know if I’d do 20k on a daily honestly. If it wasn’t a commuter I’d consider 18k. Really pleased with ride quality overall just surprised they sag like they do, especially in the rear. I’m actually going to do some experimenting with preload as well. I think they could use a bit more than what is instructed, which may also help.
@@SpeedCultureStudios I’m suspicious the root of all my dampers blowing out in less than a year has to do with spring preload. I remember when taking all the advice from everywhere (including BC) that you just need to tighten it a few mm (“when the spanner fits between the perches blah blah”), I was extremely skeptical of it. You think that has anything to do with the stress on the dampers (regardless of settings)?
@@verefiedxL It’s not impossible, but I can’t say. However, I’ve never heard of anyone going through them so quickly-even people up north like you. Seems like a one off situation honestly. Did you ever reach out the BC?
@@SpeedCultureStudios So i just rebuilt them with the new dampers they sent under warranty but they definitely didn’t provide an explanation. I only did talk to the department that handles the warranties and i’m aware there’s a tech department. Maybe they can share some insight lol. But yeah it’s insane. I reckon it only takes one bad shock and a domino effect ensues rather quickly. You don’t really feel it until at least 2 are blown 😂
Opinion on Godspeed coilovers
Not good
@@SpeedCultureStudios even for everyday use not for track use debating between bcs and these
@@danieladjetey9344 well BCs are not top of the line they are way better than godspeed. I’m sure you’d be fine for daily driving for awhile but it’s just hard to guess the longevity and ride quality
I’ve had bc for almost a year now and it’s been nothing but problems, clunky, have had them apart a few times now trying to find a clunk, no luck.
That’s unusual. Are you sure it’s the Coilover itself and not an issue with a control arm or mounting point
@@SpeedCultureStudios haven't found anything wrong with the bushings or arms, sounds alot like something loose, maybe the top hats, which are tight as can be, so maybe they are worn or something?
how fast u go on tires
I’m sorry, what are you asking?
Did you not consider tire wear ?
With a proper alignment, you shouldn't have any unusual tire wear. If you run a specific alignment setting that falls outside of factory spec, you might notice some faster wear, but I don't associate that specifically to coilovers.
You stated you'll give up ride quality. That's indicative of a BC coil. Silvers did not give up ride quality. More planted ride without harshness. I can't even explain it but the small amount over BC cost, Silvers are night and day better. Your comments let me know your running low end mid grade.
No Coilover has a softer ride than factory. When people hear “ride quality” they think of comfort. The point of a Coilover setup is not comfort.
3 of 4 shocks blown on these in less than 1 year of use. Granted rough NY roads but they are NOT durable whatsoever
I haven’t heard of anyone with that poor of an experience.
@@SpeedCultureStudios yep I have 3 new dampers out for delivery today actually. I’m gonna rebuild em and put them up for sale. I’ll blame the roads in Long Island, NY (i495) for this but it goes to show how significant that is when it comes to durability of these coilovers. They aren’t built to last on shitty roads.
@@verefiedxL Hey Nic, I’m on LI as well. Recommend any shops for installs for my Q50? I do want to lower my ride not sure which route to go. Are there clubs on LI for our cars? Hope you can help.
@@makamalu I don’t know any places tbh. I have a guy or myself to do all the work because frankly I don’t trust places. It seems like out here, to get a good job done, you almost have to pay an exorbitant fee for it like it’s a special privilege to have had it done “there”; and even then, still may encounter issues.
@@verefiedxL Thanks Nic. That’s cool you’re handy like that to do work yourself. Yeah it’s unfortunate that we can’t find trust worthy places around here and like you said the ridiculous cost that’s charged..I did find a place close to me today with a good reputation and known for working with Nissans and Infinitis, they are located in Hicksville.
I like Eibach better
I like eibach as well
First
after experiencing really good coilovers, the BCs available to us are pretty dogshit. Definitely looking for a custom option like I had on my e36m3.